Medication Aide: Safe Med Admin & Quality Care

COOPERRIVERALF in; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

COOPERRIVERALF is seeking a Medication Aide to follow facility policies for administering medications to residents. The role includes documenting all doses, verifying resident identity, and reporting any errors or adverse reactions.

You will participate in quality assurance programs and ensure accurate labeling and charting in collaboration with the pharmacy and nursing staff. The position requires a high school education or equivalent and an active Medication Aide license as per state law.

Qualifications

• Language Skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials; write reports and manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: apply fractions, percentages, and proportions to practical tasks.
• Reasoning Ability: solve practical problems with concrete variables and varied instructions.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: licensed Medication Aide per state laws.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications as ordered.
• Verify resident identity before administering medications and document any refusals.
• Maintain proper labeling, charting, and documentation according to facility procedures.
• Report medication errors promptly and participate in QA programs and committees.
• Observe and report patient conditions and communicate with nursing staff and physicians.

Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

COOPERRIVERALF is seeking a Medication Aide to follow facility policies for administering medications to residents. The role includes documenting all doses, verifying resident identity, and reporting any errors or adverse reactions.

You will participate in quality assurance programs and ensure accurate labeling and charting in collaboration with the pharmacy and nursing staff. The position requires a high school education or equivalent and an active Medication Aide license as per state law.